DAWES & FRIENDS PERFORM A SOLD-OUT SHOW TO 3,000 LA RESIDENTS TO DIRECTLY SUPPORT EATON FIRE RECOVERY
Pasadena, CA (January 8, 2026) — A Concert for Altadena, the one-night-only benefit concert marking one year since the Eaton Fire, has raised more than $450,000 for the Altadena Builds Back Foundation. The sold-out show took place at the historic Pasadena Civic Auditorium, drawing 3,000 Los Angeles residents for an unforgettable evening of music and solidarity. The community came together for an extraordinary night in support of fire recovery, with 250 tickets provided to Altadena residents directly impacted by the fire. (Cover Photo credit: Nikki Phillips/First III No Flash)
The benefit’s lineup included Dawes & Friends featuring Eric Krasno, Brandon Flowers (The Killers), Brad Paisley, Mandy Moore, Jenny Lewis, Ozomatli, Everclear, Aloe Blacc, Rufus Wainwright, Taboo (Black Eyed Peas), Lord Huron, and Lucius, and was hosted by actor and Altadena resident John C. Reilly. The energy in the room was palpable as performers and audience shared a moment of collective connection.
In addition, Fandiem is hosting an online auction for a chance to win Gibson and Fender guitars signed last night by the artists playing the event. Donation bids can be placed here with the auctions running through January 17th and the sweeps through February 21st, 2026.
All proceeds from the concert and auction benefit the Altadena Builds Back Foundation, a supporting organization of the Pasadena Community Foundation that is focused on the residential recovery of Altadena.
“A Concert for Altadena was meaningful on many levels,” said Jennifer DeVoll, Executive Director of the Altadena Builds Back Foundation. “The evening brought our community together through music and shared purpose, while the generosity it inspired will have a lasting impact on our recovery efforts. We are deeply grateful for the support and honored to continue the work of helping Altadena rebuild.”
To learn more and/or donate, please visit the Altadena Builds Back Foundation website here.
Sponsors
A Concert for Altadena is made possible by the generous support of BeatBox Beverages, City National Bank and Firestone Walker Brewing Co., with additional sponsorship from Pasadena Federal Credit Union, The Levitt Foundation, Underscore Talent, California Love Drop, Altadena Girls Club, Hyatt Place Pasadena, Best Day Brewing, Gibson Brands, and Fender Musical Instruments.
About A Concert for Altadena
Created by Altadena residents and musicians including Dawes and Grammy Award-winner Eric Krasno, and produced by Kevin Lyman (Vans Warped Tour founder), A Concert for Altadena brings together artists, neighbors, and partners to celebrate resilience, raise funds, and help rebuild the community one year after the Eaton Fire.
About Altadena Builds Back Foundation
The Altadena Builds Back Foundation has been formed as a supporting organization of the Pasadena Community Foundation to focus on the long-term recovery of housing in Altadena. Our mission is to help lead and fund Altadena’s community-centered recovery, ensuring a just, equitable rebuilding process that prioritizes housing and those most affected by the Eaton Fire. https://pasadenacf.org/fund/altadena-builds-back-foundation-fund/
